Forums Latest Members

Recommended Good Value / Vintage - New Deals On EBAY & other Auctions

  1. inchpincher Has your missing inches Aug 25, 2020

    Posts
    429
    Likes
    2,829
    Love the proportions of this Yema dial, all stainless too. The seller is a dealer but I quite like perusing his stuff as I always spot something unusual.

    www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202930970705Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
    84C5F19B-9786-4179-8F18-11B96100B349.jpeg
  2. JwRosenthal Aug 25, 2020

    Posts
    14,861
    Likes
    40,076
    That may be one of the redials from the East- potential buyers- do your homework
     
    wagudc likes this.
  3. JwRosenthal Aug 25, 2020

    Posts
    14,861
    Likes
    40,076
    If you want it, I’ll buy it and send it to you and pay me back
     
    DaveK and wagudc like this.
  4. inchpincher Has your missing inches Aug 25, 2020

    Posts
    429
    Likes
    2,829
    Hmmm, you know I think you’re right, that shade of blue and the bright white markers... I’ll remove my link but leave the post. Thanks.
     
    JwRosenthal likes this.
  5. JwRosenthal Aug 25, 2020

    Posts
    14,861
    Likes
    40,076
    This is a really nice simple early 70’s design- looks like the Cosmic SM’s of the time at a fraction of the price.
     
  6. JwRosenthal Aug 25, 2020

    Posts
    14,861
    Likes
    40,076
    Nice looking stainless Gruen with a great cushion style case. Looks to have had a light polish on the bright work but the brushing is very nicely intact. Dial has some spotting but not bad. Seller claims it’s been serviced, a bonus at the price.

    edit- I’ll take back the polishing observation- I don’t think this has been polished as that brushing is razor sharp. The wear above the crown may just be from years of winding/setting.

    7DDE7FB4-C3CB-4235-878C-E094ECC2A1CE.png

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/264843880757Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
  7. wagudc Aug 25, 2020

    Posts
    4,367
    Likes
    11,029
    Not sure if your son or nephew is ready to wear a vintage watch? This is a perfect trial watch. If they jump in the shower with it on, you are only out the cost of a modest meal.
     
  8. DaveK Yoda of Yodelers Aug 25, 2020

    Posts
    4,119
    Likes
    11,578
    Thank you JW :thumbsup: You're a rockstar :cool: I've been wanting to make a bund strap, and this will be a good look I think.

    This thread reminds me of a bunch of kids standing outside of a haunted house daring each other to go in.
     
    p4ul, JwRosenthal and wagudc like this.
  9. JwRosenthal Aug 25, 2020

    Posts
    14,861
    Likes
    40,076
    The 3 star Benrus is now on it’s way to me, then to Dave in Canada. This was a steal as it even has the original 3-star crown. And I got the fun of buying it without the guilt of having bought yet another watch.
     
    Flatfoot, thelinendial, p4ul and 4 others like this.
  10. JwRosenthal Aug 25, 2020

    Posts
    14,861
    Likes
    40,076
    This is a fun one- for our female members, men with small wrists (and comfort with their masculinity) or the gracious gifter- lovely Omega 30mm ladies Dynamic with factory brushing intact and factory bracelet. Dial lume looks to have been removed or degraded (but dial itself looks good and new pips could easily be done) crystal took a bad hit a 6 and needs replacement, but the watch is all there, unmolested and running. Seller is very transparent about the flaws and I’m betting would be open to offers.
    I would check on crystal availability with one of our resident Omega watchmakers, but I bet this would be a stunner once sorted out and a fashion statement on the wrist of anyone who dons it.

    F5098028-7365-42B7-9748-C23496C81D55.png

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/193636989101Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
    DaveK likes this.
  11. Nepomuceño Aug 25, 2020

    Posts
    1,158
    Likes
    2,407
    This one is towards the higher end but it seems in great condition with the box. Could offer down. https://www.ebay.com/itm/324273384294Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
    Screenshot_20200825-174030.png
  12. JwRosenthal Aug 25, 2020

    Posts
    14,861
    Likes
    40,076
    Everyone loves the whale
     
    wagudc likes this.
  13. Nepomuceño Aug 25, 2020

    Posts
    1,158
    Likes
    2,407
    This one isn't working but it's in great condition. Maybe it's been shared here but here ya go. https://www.ebay.com/itm/303526807945Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
    Screenshot_20200825-184253.png
    inchpincher and DaveK like this.
  14. JwRosenthal Aug 25, 2020

    Posts
    14,861
    Likes
    40,076
    Oh shit- look at that dial!!!
    This era of Benrus was eta based usually so service and parts should be easy if someone loves this (who wouldn’t!) and is either handy or has a an inexpensive guy who can get it running again.
     
  15. Norfolk Aug 25, 2020

    Posts
    2,013
    Likes
    21,686
    Well snagged this for a crisp 20. I have got to stop looking at this thread!
     
  16. JwRosenthal Aug 25, 2020

    Posts
    14,861
    Likes
    40,076
    Lovely GP Bulova 30 jewel non-lume hands/ dial with Arabic and dash indices. The beaded second track is awesome. Crystal is crazing so needs replacement but these can be fitted with GS and dial looks flawless- look at that golden glow! Running and has make offer.
    7EC8BFAB-1BBB-476F-B485-66F25DAF26E7.png

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/114375904105Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
    DaveK likes this.
  17. JwRosenthal Aug 25, 2020

    Posts
    14,861
    Likes
    40,076
    Clean this thing up and show us what it really looks like! Should be a stunner.
     
  18. Nepomuceño Aug 25, 2020

    Posts
    1,158
    Likes
    2,407
    Yep. I don't know how this one got through our trawling of ebay :) someone should definitely give this one a chance.
     
    JwRosenthal likes this.
  19. Nepomuceño Aug 25, 2020

    Posts
    1,158
    Likes
    2,407
    Screenshot_20200825-194857.png
  20. Nepomuceño Aug 25, 2020

    Posts
    1,158
    Likes
    2,407
    And finally a Zodiac. Not working but again in decent shape. Under $100 is the key. https://www.ebay.com/itm/274465279250Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
    Screenshot_20200825-200815.png